How to pronounce cornhole
Say it like KORN-hohl. Cornhole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN).
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- KORN
- hohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornhole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- hohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cornhole
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KAWN-hohl.
What does cornhole mean?
- A small room connected to a threshing floor.
- A game similar to beanbag toss, popular in Ohio, in which a bag filled with corn feed is thrown into a hole.
Where does cornhole come from?
(anus): From the old-fashioned practice of using dried corncobs instead of toilet paper in outdoor privies.
Questions about saying cornhole
How do you pronounce cornhole?
Say KORN-hohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrnˌhoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːnˌhəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cornhole?
Cornhole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN). Broken into parts: KORN · hohl.
Is cornhole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɔːnˌhəʊl/ (KAWN-hohl).